Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Richard II and York
- Fishergate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Arm Ring
- A New Walk
- Transport Moves On
- Guy Fawkes
- Statue of an Athlete
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Greyfriars
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- The County Court House
- Jewbury Cemetery