Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- New Earswick
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of an Athlete
- Viking Sword Pommel
- William Etty, Artist
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Walmgate Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Cross