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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Our Lady's Row
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Holy Trinity Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Bombed
- The Medieval Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Richard III and York
- The Multangular Tower
- The York Helmet
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Statue of Napoleon
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Crux's Church
- The Mansion House
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of the God Mars