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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Ouse Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Helen
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Statue of the God Mars
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Roman Fortress
- The First Railway Station
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Alcuin of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Coat of Arms