Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- Olive Oil Container
- Middleham Jewel
- Lendal Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Clifford's Tower
- York Castle Museum
- The Medieval Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Coins
- De Grey Rooms