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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Minster
- First World War Memorial
- St William's Shrine
- King Edward III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Council of Arles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The County Court House
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bone Trial Piece
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Gold Arm Ring