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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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.
- The Abbot's House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Fire in the Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- Minster Library
- Military Belt Fitting
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Railway Station
- Ripon College for Women
- Alcuin of York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Mary Ward
- The Debtors' Prison
- William Etty, Artist
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Guildhall
- Sixties York