Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Ripon College for Women
- York Railway Station
- Water Lanes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Royal Station Hotel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Cawood Sword
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Sixties York
- The George Fox Incident
- Rowntree Park
- The Greyfriars
- Fire in the Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Is York Cursed?