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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- St William's Shrine
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Viking Silk Cap
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Jubbergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Railway Station
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- George Leeman