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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Black Death
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Barley Hall
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cinema Comes to York
- Anglian Carving
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Retreat
- The Mansion House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses