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 Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Observatory
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Assembly Rooms
- The First Railway Station
- York and the Holocaust
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- King Richard III and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Union Gas Works
- The Medieval Castle
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Guildhall
- Aldwark Synagogue