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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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- York's Coat of Arms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Viking Boot
- Gold Finger Ring
- The White Rose of York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Minster
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Clifford's Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Bar Convent
- Victoria Bar
- Medieval Prisons