Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Helen
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Basilica
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Mansion House
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Cross
- The Black Death
- The Greyfriars
- Norman Window Frame
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Medieval Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Mithras and Arimanius