Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Olive Oil Container
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The County Court House
- Statue of Napoleon
- John Carr - Architect
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Stonegate
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster after the Reformation
- New Shopping Centres
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ripon College for Women
- The Mansion House
- Elizabeth Boardingham