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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Airfield
- A New Walk
- The First Railway Station
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Battle of the Standard
- Barker Tower
- King Edward II and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward III and York
- New Earswick
- The White Rose of York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle