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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Railway Institute
- Judges Lodging
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Cross
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Middleham Jewel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mansion House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Statue of Napoleon