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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Ouse Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Water Lanes
- The Abbot's House
- Bronze weights
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Lendal Tower
- The First Railway Station
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fire in the Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Cawood Sword