Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Basilica
- William Etty, Artist
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Micklegate Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- George Leeman
- Church of St Helen
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Gold Finger Ring
- The New Theatre
- The Norman House
- The Norman Minster