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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- A New Walk
- The New Theatre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fairfax House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Crux's Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Retreat
- Viking Coins
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church