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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- View from Station Rise
- Transport Moves On
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Margaret Clitherow
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Boot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- A Pipkin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree Park
- William Etty, Artist
- The Guildhall
- New Shopping Centres
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The End of the Abbey