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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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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- The Assembly Rooms
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The York Hoard
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Jubbergate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Olave
- A New University
- Viking Boot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Multangular Tower