Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Barker Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New Vision For York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Statue of an Athlete
- Rowntree Park
- Jubbergate
- King Edward III and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Shambles
- Royal Station Hotel