Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Micklegate Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- First World War York
- Roman Head Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York and the Holocaust
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head