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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York Railway Station
- Margaret Clitherow
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Olive Oil Container
- Water Lanes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Hospitium
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- George Leeman
- The County Court House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Richard III and York