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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Silk Cap
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham School
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Monk Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- York Railway Station
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Coins
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Medieval Minster
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Olave
- The Minster in Viking Times