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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Council of Arles
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bootham School
- Judges Lodging
- Barley Hall
- Fire in the Minster
- Alcuin of York
- Our Lady's Row
- The Guildhall
- The George Fox Incident
- King Richard III and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey