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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Roman Head Pot
- The Bar Convent
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Minster
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Greyfriars
- King Edward III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Mansion House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Barley Hall
- The Basilica