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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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Female Prison
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman House
- Cinema Comes to York
- Scarborough Bridge