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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Union Gas Works
- King Richard II and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Clifford's Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Norman Window Frame
- Victoria Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Dick Turpin
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Our Lady's Row