Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Rowntree Park
- The Battle of the Standard
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Garrison
- View from Station Rise
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of the God Mars
- Judges Lodging
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- The Greyfriars
- A Pipkin