Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Rowntree Park
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Water Lanes
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Black Death
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- New Earswick
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Red Tower
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Garrison
- The Multangular Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mary Ward