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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- York Bombed
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Jubbergate
- Fire in the Minster
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The County Court House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fishergate Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- The Black Death
- The Railway Institute
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's first historian: Francis Drake