Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Church of St Olave
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Railway Institute
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- Monk Bar
- Bootham School
- The Assembly Rooms
- The First Minster
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- View from Station Rise
- The County Court House
- Water Lanes
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Chimney Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street