Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- York Garrison
- Statue of the God Mars
- Transport Moves On
- John Carr - Architect
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Olave
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Second World War York
- Judges Lodging
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Royal Station Hotel
- The First Railway Station
- The First Minster