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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Railway Institute
- The Medieval Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Retreat
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Castle
- York Central Library
- The Norman House
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 19th Century