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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham School
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Multangular Tower
- York Bombed
- New Earswick
- Minster Library
- Guy Fawkes
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bootham Bar
- Olive Oil Container