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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Holocaust
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Boot
- Fairfax House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Red Tower
- Barley Hall
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- York Garrison
- Judges Lodging