Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The York Helmet
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway Institute
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Guildhall
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The New Theatre
- Church of St Olave
- A New University
- The Medieval Castle
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel