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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Bar Convent
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- Roman Head Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Monk Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Railway Station
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- First World War Memorial
- Judges Lodging
- Mary Ward