Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham School
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Military Belt Fitting
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Clifford's Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Minster
- St William's Shrine
- Crest of York St John College