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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Cawood Sword
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Coins
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The 1190 Massacre
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On
- The Black Death
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Water Lanes
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Fairfax House