Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward I and York
- York Railway Station
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York and the Holocaust
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Olive Oil Container
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Bombed
- Lendal Bridge
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Female Prison