Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Cawood Sword
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Guy Fawkes
- Minster Library
- John Carr - Architect
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Basilica
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The First Railway Station
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Mansion House