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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Castle Museum
- The Red Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The First Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rebuilt in Stone