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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- York Union Gas Works
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Olave
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman House
- York Art Gallery
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ripon College for Women
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Red Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The York Observatory
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- A New Vision For York