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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Garrison
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Judges Lodging
- York Castle Museum
- Minster Library
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The York Hoard
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Art Gallery
- The Abbot's House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Prisons