Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bone Trial Piece
- A New Vision For York
- The Guildhall
- York Union Gas Works
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Medieval Prisons
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Jubbergate
- Olive Oil Container
- Fishergate Bar