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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Cross
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- Transport Moves On
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Anglian Carving
- York's Coat of Arms
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Mansion House
- The Red Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in Viking Times