Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- Church of St Olave
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Silk Cap
- The First Minster
- Anglian Cross
- First World War York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Judges Lodging