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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Railway Station
- Lendal Tower
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Multangular Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Gold Finger Ring
- Feeding Roman York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Treasurer's House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre