Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Silk Cap
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Guy Fawkes
- Barker Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Castle
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bootham Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Greyfriars