Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Military Belt Fitting
- St William's Shrine
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The First Minster
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Rowntree Park
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of St Helen
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Scarborough Bridge