Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- John Carr - Architect
- The Council of Arles
- Fairfax House
- Jubbergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Shambles
- Lendal Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Sword Pommel
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward II and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Medieval Castle
- The Black Death