Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- The White Rose of York
- Monk Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cinema Comes to York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- George Leeman
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Crux's Church
- First World War York
- The Basilica
- The Norman Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Silver Strap Ends