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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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.
- Water Lanes
- The New Theatre
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Assembly Rooms
- Sixties York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mary Ward
- Guy Fawkes
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The George Fox Incident
- Inscription to Hecules