Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Our Lady's Row
- Second World War York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Basilica
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New University
- Viking Coins
- Gold Arm Ring
- A Pipkin
- York Art Gallery
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Leonard's Hospital
- New Shopping Centres