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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Council of Arles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Mansion House
- York Castle Museum
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The White Rose of York
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Union Gas Works
- Middleham Jewel