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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Our Lady's Row
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Helmet
- The First Railway Station
- Walmgate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- A New University
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Garrison
- John Carr - Architect
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Norman House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Coat of Arms
- View from Station Rise
- The Mystery Plays