Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Council of Arles
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Female Prison
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward I and York
- Lendal Bridge
- York Central Library
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Assembly Rooms