Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Cawood Sword
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Richard III and York
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Multangular Tower
- Jubbergate
- The First Railway Station
- Judges Lodging
- The Mystery Plays
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's Airfield
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rowntree Park
- The Abbot's House