Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Red Tower
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze weights
- York Art Gallery
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Water Lanes
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman House
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Bar Convent