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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Garrison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Stonegate
- A New Vision For York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- Gold Finger Ring
- Middleham Jewel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Alcuin of York
- Silver Strap Ends
- St William's Shrine