Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Statue of an Athlete
- Yorkshire Museum
- Barker Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ouse Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Airfield
- Viking Coins
- Treasurer's House
- York Garrison
- King Richard III and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch