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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- 62 Low Petergate
- New Shopping Centres
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Head Pot
- The Battle of the Standard
- Industrial Upheaval
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Bombed