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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Shambles
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Hoard
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Leeman
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway Institute
- Transport Moves On
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Is York Cursed?
- The Retreat
- The Battle of the Standard
- The White Rose of York
- Ripon College for Women
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers