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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Middleham Jewel
- Stonegate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Statue of an Athlete
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Garrison
- Constantius Chlorus
- Statue of Napoleon
- The New Theatre
- Cinema Comes to York
- The County Court House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Micklegate Bar
- Water Lanes