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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Cross
- A New Walk
- The First Minster
- The Medieval Minster
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Constantius Chlorus
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool