Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Basilica
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Statue of the God Mars
- The New Theatre
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Norman Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Head Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Monk Bar
- York and the Holocaust
- Gold Finger Ring
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway Institute
- The Minster in the 20th Century