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 Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- The Basilica
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Union Gas Works
- The York Helmet
- Guy Fawkes
- The Norman Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The First Minster
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Head Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Wilfrid
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York