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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Mary Ward
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Constantius Chlorus
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Is York Cursed?
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Statue of the God Mars
- Margaret Clitherow
- William Etty, Artist
- Dick Turpin
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Viking Silk Cap
- Anglian Burial Vessel