Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard II and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The York Hoard
- Medieval Prisons
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The 1190 Massacre
- Micklegate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The First Railway Station