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 St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Basilica
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Judges Lodging
- York Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Carving
- The Cawood Sword
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Jubbergate
- Trams Pulled by Horses