Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham School
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Red Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jubbergate
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Clifford's Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Retreat
- Minster Library
- Guy Fawkes
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Artists, Writers and Scientists