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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Council of Arles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Coins
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Head Pot