Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The First Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Earswick
- Guy Fawkes
- Medieval Prisons
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Roman Fortress
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Clifford's Tower
- The New Theatre
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor - Victorian