Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of Napoleon
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Cinema Comes to York
- Military Belt Fitting
- St William's Shrine
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Female Prison
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Water Lanes
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Railway Station
- King Edward I and York