Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Medieval Castle
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Gold Arm Ring
- Victoria Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- Rowntree Park
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Dick Turpin
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bone Trial Piece
- Middleham Jewel
- William Etty, Artist