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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Royal Station Hotel
- William Etty, Artist
- Minster Library
- King Richard II and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Council of Arles
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Helmet