Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bronze weights
- Crest of York St John College
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Garrison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Railway Institute
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Silk Cap
- Stonegate
- Clifford's Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- The Medieval Minster
- The Red Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church