Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Dick Turpin
- William Etty, Artist
- Ripon College for Women
- York Railway Station
- Rowntree Park
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The York Observatory
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The End of the Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War Memorial
- The First Railway Station