Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vikings and Christianity
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Richard III and York
- York Castle Museum
- View from Station Rise
- The First Railway Station
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The County Court House
- Guy Fawkes
- Silver Strap Ends
- Royal Station Hotel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward III and York
- A New University
- York and the Holocaust