Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Bar Convent
- York Castle Museum
- Ripon College for Women
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Art Gallery
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The County Court House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Basilica
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Holy Trinity Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Debtors' Prison
- De Grey Rooms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity