Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- The First Railway Station
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Union Gas Works
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Church of St Wilfrid
- First World War Memorial
- The First Minster
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Mystery Plays
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- New Earswick
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers