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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Medieval Castle
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Micklegate Bar
- Bootham Bar
- The First Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Guildhall
- Inscription to Hecules
- Minster Library
- Silver Strap Ends
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Railway Institute
- The Hospitium