Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Constantius Chlorus
- The York Helmet
- The Horn of Ulf
- Transport Moves On
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Railway Station
- The 1190 Massacre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The George Fox Incident
- Ripon College for Women
- King Richard III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Roman Fortress
- The Mystery Plays
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft