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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- First World War Memorial
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Black Death
- Our Lady's Row
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Water Lanes
- Viking Sword Pommel