Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- New Earswick
- Royal Station Hotel
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Castle Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Cawood Sword
- Roman Head Pot
- The Council of Arles
- Fishergate Bar
- Jubbergate
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Arm Ring