Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Church of St Olave
- The Mystery Plays
- New Earswick
- Lendal Tower
- The Hospitium
- The Norman Minster
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Retreat
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- A New Walk
- York Central Library
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Multangular Tower