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's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Railway Station
- Water Lanes
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Hoard
- First World War York
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard III and York
- New Earswick
- Sixties York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Roman Fortress
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Middleham Jewel