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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- The Norman Castle
- Middleham Jewel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Coins
- New Earswick