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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- The Council of Arles
- York Castle Museum
- The York Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Olive Oil Container
- The Battle of the Standard
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Lendal Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers