Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Coins
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The York Helmet
- The Norman Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- Jubbergate
- York Railway Station
- The Assembly Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Mary Ward
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Viking Male Grooming
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham School
- The New Theatre