Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- York and the Holocaust
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Boot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Art Gallery
- New Earswick
- A Pipkin
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward I and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The York Hoard
- Military Belt Fitting