Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Walmgate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Mansion House
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Coins
- Ripon College for Women
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- Anglian Carving