Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze weights
- New Shopping Centres
- Gold Finger Ring
- Treasurer's House
- The Medieval Abbey
- Fairfax House
- Guy Fawkes
- Statue of an Athlete
- Lendal Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New University
- William Etty, Artist
- York's Airfield
- A New Vision For York