Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Jubbergate
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The York Helmet
- The Cawood Sword
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard III and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey