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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bone Trial Piece
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward III and York
- Treasurer's House
- York Central Library
- Scarborough Bridge
- Second World War York
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Castle
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Helen
- York Garrison