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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Crest of York St John College
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Arm Ring
- De Grey Rooms
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Retreat
- Alcuin of York
- The Red Tower
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- View from Station Rise
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Head Pot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway