Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Cross
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Airfield
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Lendal Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Bridge
- York Central Library
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Newgate Cross Shaft