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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Battle of the Standard
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Medieval Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- Crest of York St John College
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Yorkshire Museum
- York's Coat of Arms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Judges Lodging
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft