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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Industrial Upheaval
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Scarborough Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Castle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Cross
- The Hospitium