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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Mary Ward
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Richard III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Basilica
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Water Lanes
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- De Grey Rooms
- Barker Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Aldwark Synagogue