Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- The Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Council of Arles
- The Mansion House
- The Mystery Plays
- Barley Hall
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham School
- Industrial Upheaval
- Gold Finger Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Transport Moves On