Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- New Shopping Centres
- Olive Oil Container
- The Basilica
- A New Vision For York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- First World War Memorial
- Feeding Roman York
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Assembly Rooms
- Minster Library
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior