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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Bar Convent
- Transport Moves On
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Minster
- Walmgate Bar
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Micklegate Bar
- The Retreat
- First World War York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Norman Castle
- Constantius Chlorus
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate