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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Vikings and Christianity
- Constantius Chlorus
- Rowntree Park
- Norman Window Frame
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Transport Moves On
- The Cawood Sword
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of St Wilfrid