Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The First Railway Station
- A New University
- Church of St Olave
- The Council of Arles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Medieval Castle
- The Shambles
- Ouse Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Alcuin of York
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- George Leeman