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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- The Norman Abbey
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St William's Shrine
- Jubbergate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- First World War Memorial
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Red Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses