Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- New Shopping Centres
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Cross
- The Bar Convent
- St Crux's Church
- Minster Library
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Coins
- Viking Boot
- The Horn of Ulf