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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Helen
- The First Railway Station
- The Mansion House
- Fairfax House
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- George Leeman
- The Shambles
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- Ouse Bridge
- The Mystery Plays