Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Boot
- New Shopping Centres
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Railway Institute
- The York Hoard
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Edward II and York
- A Pipkin
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Multangular Tower
- The First Railway Station