Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze weights
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The End of the Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Richard II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters