Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Second World War York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Victoria Bar
- The Red Tower
- Margaret Clitherow
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fishergate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fire in the Minster