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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Stonegate
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- A Pipkin
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze weights
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Bombed
- The Medieval Castle