Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Bombed
- New Earswick
- Statue of Napoleon
- King Edward III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Mary Ward
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cinema Comes to York
- De Grey Rooms
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Is York Cursed?
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Anglian Burial Vessel