Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Bar Convent
- The Retreat
- Vikings and Christianity
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- A New University
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Clifford's Tower
- The Female Prison
- Micklegate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel