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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Coins
- The Cawood Sword
- Amber Bead Workshop
- New Shopping Centres
- King Edward III and York
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Silk Cap
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Middleham Jewel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Treasurer's House