Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Coins
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of an Athlete
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Debtors' Prison
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bronze weights
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Fishergate Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Silver Strap Ends
- St William's Shrine