Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Viking Coins
- King Richard II and York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Railway Station
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Dick Turpin
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Multangular Tower
- The White Rose of York
- The Mystery Plays
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York and the Holocaust