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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Treasurer's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Multangular Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Abbey
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Viking Male Grooming
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Teaching the Poor
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway King: George Hudson