Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Monk Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Olave
- St Crux's Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Richard II and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- The End of the Abbey