Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Crest of York St John College
- Micklegate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Holocaust
- The Hospitium
- The Medieval Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- George Leeman
- View from Station Rise
- York Garrison