Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Airfield
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Coins
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Bar Convent
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Stonegate
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St William's Shrine
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Ripon College for Women
- The Red Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Plum Cakes for Christmas