Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman Castle
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Female Prison
- Jubbergate
- The First Railway Station
- Feeding Roman York
- York Union Gas Works
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bone Trial Piece
- Roman Chimney Pot