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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Lendal Tower
- Feeding Roman York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Castle
- The Battle of the Standard
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Coins
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Mystery Plays
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fairfax House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Helen
- St Columba's United Reformed Church