Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Medieval Abbey
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Vikings and Christianity
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- View from Station Rise
- The Cawood Sword
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Ripon College for Women
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Constantius Chlorus
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Victorian Prison Building