Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- The York Hoard
- The Roman Fortress
- Ripon College for Women
- John Carr - Architect
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Middleham Jewel
- The York Helmet
- Viking Male Grooming
- New Earswick
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Inscription to Hecules