Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Guy Fawkes
- Judges Lodging
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Railway Station
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Minster Library
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham School
- Inscription to Hecules
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bootham Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fishergate Bar