Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Cross
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Council of Arles
- King Edward III and York
- St Crux's Church
- The Mansion House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- De Grey Rooms
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Castle
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Minster in the 19th Century