Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- First World War Memorial
- The Black Death
- Royal Station Hotel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Hospitium
- Monk Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Dick Turpin
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Art Gallery
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Edward III and York
- Walmgate Bar