Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Leeman
- York Art Gallery
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Barker Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Medieval Prisons
- Bronze weights
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot