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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Holocaust
- Anglian Carving
- King Richard II and York
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Male Grooming
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Boot
- Mary Ward
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A New Walk
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Basilica
- Holy Trinity Church
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of an Athlete
- The George Fox Incident