Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The First Railway Station
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bone Trial Piece
- Gold Arm Ring
- De Grey Rooms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Assembly Rooms
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Cross
- York Railway Station