Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Red Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Boot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Alcuin of York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Anglian Cross
- The New Theatre
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Railway Station
- Ripon College for Women
- Vikings and Christianity
- Guy Fawkes
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Norman Window Frame