Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- Ripon College for Women
- The Horn of Ulf
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Is York Cursed?
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Bombed