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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A New Walk
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bootham School
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Guy Fawkes
- Statue of an Athlete
- Feeding Roman York
- Mary Ward
- The Greyfriars
- Royal Station Hotel
- View from Station Rise
- Gold Finger Ring