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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Minster Library
- The County Court House
- Jubbergate
- The Retreat
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- Silver Strap Ends
- Our Lady's Row
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward I and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse