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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Retreat
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Guildhall
- A New University
- Industrial Upheaval
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Edward I and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Crux's Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Bronze weights