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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The First Railway Station
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman House
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- The Basilica
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Medieval Prisons