Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Ouse Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop
- John Carr - Architect
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Shambles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Roman Head Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New University
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse