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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Minster Library
- The York Hoard
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Garrison
- Statue of the God Mars
- Statue of an Athlete
- New Earswick
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Medieval Castle
- Fairfax House
- De Grey Rooms
- The Retreat
- The New Theatre