Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Stonegate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze weights
- Scarborough Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jubbergate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Basilica