Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Mansion House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Airfield
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Medieval Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Bootham School