Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Boot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Walmgate Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman House
- The Norman Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Is York Cursed?
- Rowntree Park
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Transport Moves On