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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Olave
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Hospitium
- Viking Coins
- York Art Gallery
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Our Lady's Row
- The County Court House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- York and the Holocaust
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street