Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- The Red Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Multangular Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman Castle
- Crest of York St John College
- The Greyfriars
- York Railway Station
- Stonegate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Military Belt Fitting