Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The New Theatre
- Margaret Clitherow
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Teaching the Poor
- York Central Library
- Crest of York St John College
- The First Railway Station
- Transport Moves On
- The Mansion House
- The Railway Institute
- The York Observatory