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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Edward III and York
- View from Station Rise
- Church of St Helen
- A New Walk
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- Cinema Comes to York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Jubbergate
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Dick Turpin
- Glazed Medieval Jug