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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Garrison
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman Abbey
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Medieval Minster
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Castle
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Greyfriars