Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Mary Ward
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Railway Station
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Bombed
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The White Rose of York
- The York Helmet
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Medieval Castle
- Hair of a Roman Girl