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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- York Garrison
- A New Vision For York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bone Trial Piece
- The York Observatory
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Micklegate Bar
- The Red Tower
- Monk Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of an Athlete