Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barley Hall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Railway Station
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- First World War Memorial
- Jubbergate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Female Prison
- Dick Turpin
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Lendal Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- William Etty, Artist
- Holy Trinity Church