Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- New Earswick
- The Abbot's House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fire in the Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Boot
- The First Railway Station