Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New Vision For York
- The Norman Castle
- The Battle of the Standard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- View from Station Rise
- The Mystery Plays
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Crest of York St John College
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Barley Hall
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming