Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The York Helmet
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Guildhall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Castle Museum
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Castle
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Red Tower