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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- The Medieval Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The End of the Abbey
- Statue of the God Mars
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Jubbergate
- New Earswick
- King Richard II and York