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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- View from Station Rise
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward III and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A New Walk
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Holy Trinity Church
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Castle
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Art Gallery
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Black Death
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Olive Oil Container