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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Holy Trinity Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Stonegate
- Bone Trial Piece
- Is York Cursed?
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Treasurer's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- William Etty, Artist
- The Railway King: George Hudson