Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- The Female Prison
- Teaching the Poor
- Is York Cursed?
- Crest of York St John College
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Garrison
- Viking Boot
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- John Carr - Architect
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward III and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- A Pipkin
- Stonegate