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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Debtors' Prison
- John Carr - Architect
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The George Fox Incident
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College
- Yorkshire Museum
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Medieval Minster