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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- The Mansion House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Garrison
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward II and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of St Olave
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Olive Oil Container
- Barley Hall
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Castle Museum
- The Horn of Ulf
- Silver Strap Ends