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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Male Grooming
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Statue of an Athlete
- Statue of Napoleon
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Art Gallery
- George Leeman
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Airfield
- Scarborough Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Vision For York