Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Roman Fortress
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Coins
- De Grey Rooms
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Male Grooming
- New Earswick
- The Norman Castle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Holy Trinity Church