Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Black Death
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Male Grooming
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bronze weights
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Feeding Roman York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Norman Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Hospitium
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward III and York
- Scarborough Bridge