Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Jubbergate
- The York Observatory
- York Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Transport Moves On
- Dick Turpin
- York Castle Museum
- 62 Low Petergate
- Crest of York St John College
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rowntree Park
- Guy Fawkes
- View from Station Rise
- York and the Holocaust
- New Shopping Centres
- The Basilica