Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- The Female Prison
- The Roman Fortress
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The New Theatre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- First World War Memorial
- Barley Hall
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- View from Station Rise
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bone Trial Piece
- Silver Strap Ends
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The First Railway Station