Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The First Minster
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Airfield
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Railway Station
- Ripon College for Women
- Bronze weights
- Inscription to Hecules