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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Cawood Sword
- The Assembly Rooms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Feeding Roman York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- A New Walk
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- The York Helmet
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Minster
- Statue of Napoleon
- The First Railway Station