Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Feeding Roman York
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Railway Station
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Military Belt Fitting
- William Etty, Artist
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Mystery Plays
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Guildhall
- 62 Low Petergate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels