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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Railway Station
- New Earswick
- Bronze weights
- The Railway Institute
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Hospitium
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Castle
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Sixties York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Shambles