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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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bootham Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Teaching the Poor
- The Greyfriars
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Monk Bar
- King Richard III and York
- A Pipkin
- York Central Library
- The Pilgrimage of Grace