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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Norman Window Frame
- Medieval Prisons
- Roman Chimney Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- Ouse Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Head Pot
- George Leeman
- Bootham Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers