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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Teaching the Poor
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Abbey
- The First Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Eric Bloodaxe
- New Earswick
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Battle of the Standard
- Archbishop Scrope Executed