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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Norman Window Frame
- Fishergate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Margaret Clitherow
- Barker Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mansion House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Clifford's Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Sword Pommel