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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Multangular Tower
- Alcuin of York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Gold Arm Ring
- Our Lady's Row
- The Female Prison
- A New University
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Clifford's Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and the Holocaust
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers