Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New Vision For York
- Ripon College for Women
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- De Grey Rooms
- Jubbergate
- The Railway Institute
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Richard III and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The York Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Abbot's House
- The Council of Arles