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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Union Gas Works
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman Abbey
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Water Lanes
- Lendal Tower
- The First Railway Station
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Multangular Tower
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Coins