Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- New Earswick
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Castle
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Jubbergate
- Victoria Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of Napoleon