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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Medieval Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Multangular Tower
- The Mansion House
- York and the Holocaust
- King Edward I and York
- King Edward III and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The York Hoard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle