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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Female Prison
- The Greyfriars
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The First Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mary Ward
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Minster Library
- Teaching the Poor
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Castle Museum
- Industrial Upheaval