Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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.
- Crest of York St John College
- Monk Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Our Lady's Row
- A New University
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Richard II and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Union Gas Works
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The York Observatory