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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Guildhall
- Judges Lodging
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Middleham Jewel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The York Observatory
- St Crux's Church
- York Castle Museum
- The Railway Institute
- York Art Gallery
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Greyfriars
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Abbey