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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Helmet
- The Hospitium
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Lendal Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Treasurer's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Minster Library
- The Norman Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- The County Court House
- Margaret Clitherow