Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Monk Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Council of Arles
- A New Walk
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Hospitium
- Lendal Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Silk Cap
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Central Library
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King's Manor - Victorian