Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Richard III and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Statue of Napoleon
- A New Walk
- William Etty, Artist
- Bronze weights
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Mystery Plays
- Treasurer's House
- The Mansion House
- St Crux's Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Council of Arles
- Alcuin of York
- Industrial Upheaval