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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Water Lanes
- Fairfax House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Railway Institute
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Norman Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Treasurer's House
- York Railway Station
- The Shambles
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Coins
- The Medieval Abbey
- Stonegate