Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- A New Walk
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fishergate Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Inscription to Hecules
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Lendal Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New University
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barley Hall
- Silver Strap Ends