Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- The Red Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Statue of Napoleon
- Lendal Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Cross
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The First Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Assembly Rooms
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Micklegate Bar
- The Female Prison