Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- A New Walk
- York Art Gallery
- The York Helmet
- The Greyfriars
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Anglian Cross
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Monk Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Railway Institute