Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Castle Museum
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Norman Window Frame
- The Red Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- Gold Arm Ring
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Minster
- Medieval Prisons
- York Art Gallery
- The Roman Fortress
- View from Station Rise
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Mystery Plays