Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- First World War Memorial
- The Mansion House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Mary Ward
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bronze weights
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Railway Institute
- John Carr - Architect
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ripon College for Women