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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- William Etty, Artist
- Dick Turpin
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Guildhall
- A New University
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The First Minster
- First World War Memorial
- York Bombed
- Church of St Helen
- The Retreat
- The Battle of Marston Moor