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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward III and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Bombed
- Margaret Clitherow
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Head Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Railway Institute
- King Richard II and York
- Guy Fawkes
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Stonegate
- Bones of a Roman Combatant