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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The County Court House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- 62 Low Petergate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barker Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Richard II and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward III and York
- Vikings and Christianity
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York