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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- De Grey Rooms
- Gold Arm Ring
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Richard II and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Medieval Minster
- York Union Gas Works