Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Coins
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman Castle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St William's Shrine
- York Bombed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Airfield
- Lendal Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- York Railway Station
- The Council of Arles
- The Medieval Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Railway King: George Hudson