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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Guildhall
- The First Railway Station
- Fishergate Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Walmgate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Art Gallery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Railway Station