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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Micklegate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Greyfriars
- The York Helmet
- The Abbot's House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bootham Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- The Council of Arles
- Fishergate Bar
- The Retreat
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Union Gas Works
- Royal Station Hotel
- De Grey Rooms