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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Council of Arles
- De Grey Rooms
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Garrison
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Abbot's House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Edward III and York