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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- A Pipkin
- A New University
- Gold Arm Ring
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Middleham Jewel
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- New Earswick
- Yorkshire Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- Barker Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window