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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard II and York
- The First Railway Station
- The Bar Convent
- Second World War York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Council of Arles
- The Assembly Rooms
- The New Theatre
- Sixties York
- St Crux's Church
- Crest of York St John College