Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The County Court House
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Medieval Abbey
- George Leeman
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Guildhall
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Treasurer's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze weights
- Tombstone of Julia Velva