Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Boot
- Norman Window Frame
- Cinema Comes to York
- New Earswick
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A New Vision For York
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Finger Ring
- Anglian Carving
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York