Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mystery Plays
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Black Death
- Viking Silk Cap
- Our Lady's Row
- The Debtors' Prison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Guildhall
- St William's Shrine