Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman House
- York Garrison
- Olive Oil Container
- King Richard III and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Boot
- The Shambles
- King Edward I and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Barker Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Medieval Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- Amber Bead Workshop
- New Earswick