Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- The York Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- 62 Low Petergate
- First World War Memorial
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Ouse Bridge
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Central Library
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman House