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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Railway Station
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Transport Moves On
- St Crux's Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- View from Station Rise
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree Park
- New Shopping Centres
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Chimney Pot