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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Coins
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St William's Shrine
- Is York Cursed?
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Walmgate Bar
- Stonegate
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The First Minster
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Feeding Roman York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Roman Head Pot