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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Stonegate
- The Hospitium
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman House
- The Greyfriars
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Holy Trinity Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Minster Library
- Church of St Helen
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop