Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The Red Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Leeman
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Guildhall
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Monk Bar
- The Horn of Ulf
- View from Station Rise
- Jubbergate
- First World War York