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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bootham Bar
- Second World War York
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Silver Strap Ends
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Art Gallery
- Is York Cursed?
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Norman House