Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Water Lanes
- De Grey Rooms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Ripon College for Women
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Castle Museum
- King Edward III and York
- Yorkshire Museum