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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Art Gallery
- The First Railway Station
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- New Earswick
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Head Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Water Lanes
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Council of Arles