Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New University
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- De Grey Rooms
- The Retreat
- Ripon College for Women
- Mary Ward
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Statue of an Athlete
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of Napoleon
- Olive Oil Container
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward III and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity