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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Battle of the Standard
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Roman Fortress
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Mithras and Arimanius
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Walmgate Bar
- A New Walk
- William Etty, Artist
- Teaching the Poor
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Art Gallery
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector