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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Basilica
- Judges Lodging
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Castle Museum
- The Roman Fortress
- Yorkshire Museum
- Margaret Clitherow
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of St Olave
- Is York Cursed?
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window