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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- First World War York
- Ouse Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New Walk
- Crest of York St John College
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Viking Male Grooming
- The County Court House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Fairfax House