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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- Sixties York
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Council of Arles
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of an Athlete
- St William's Shrine
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Gods and Goddesses