Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Middleham Jewel
- Alcuin of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Dick Turpin
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Council of Arles
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Our Lady's Row
- York Central Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A Pipkin
- Constantius Chlorus