Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Art Gallery
- York Union Gas Works
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Boot
- St Crux's Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Edward I and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Black Death
- King Richard II and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa