Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward III and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of the Standard
- Transport Moves On
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- A New University
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Art Gallery
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier