Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Sixties York
- Viking Boot
- Mithras and Arimanius
- John Carr - Architect
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Helmet
- Clifford's Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bootham School
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier