Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The York Hoard
- The Guildhall
- Amber Bead Workshop
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Prisons
- Barker Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New Vision For York
- The Shambles