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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Lendal Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Carving
- The Mystery Plays
- York Art Gallery
- The First Railway Station
- George Leeman
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Female Prison
- Bootham School
- Second World War York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Norman Window Frame
- Scarborough Bridge