Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The County Court House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward II and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Scarborough Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Gold Finger Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- Olive Oil Container
- Clifford's Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Roman Fortress