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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- A New Walk
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward I and York
- Guy Fawkes
- Alcuin of York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New University
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Dick Turpin
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Barker Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway