Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- View from Station Rise
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- Feeding Roman York
- The Female Prison
- York Castle Museum
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Carving
- The Cawood Sword
- First World War York
- The Retreat