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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of St Helen
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The New Theatre
- The White Rose of York
- King Edward III and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Medieval Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Carving
- Alcuin of York
- View from Station Rise
- Lendal Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor