Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- John Carr - Architect
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of St Helen
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Norman Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- Monk Bar
- The White Rose of York
- The End of the Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- St William's Shrine
- The New Theatre