Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- First World War Memorial
- The Council of Arles
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- New Shopping Centres
- York Union Gas Works
- Crest of York St John College
- The Cawood Sword
- The Abbot's House
- King Richard III and York
- First World War York
- The Medieval Minster
- King Edward I and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- View from Station Rise
- A New University