Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Medieval Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Castle Museum
- Royal Station Hotel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Retreat
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Mansion House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Military Belt Fitting
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- Olive Oil Container