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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Judges Lodging
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Art Gallery
- Water Lanes
- Scarborough Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- The Mystery Plays
- Military Belt Fitting
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Male Grooming