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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Richard III and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- First World War Memorial
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Union Gas Works
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Black Death
- Guy Fawkes
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- View from Station Rise
- The Medieval Castle
- Ripon College for Women