Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Victoria Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- Treasurer's House
- William Etty, Artist
- The Guildhall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Crest of York St John College
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Helen
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Eric Bloodaxe