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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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Guildhall
- The Medieval Minster
- The Black Death
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Treasurer's House
- York Central Library
- York Garrison
- Vikings and Christianity
- Church of St Olave
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Art Gallery
- King Richard III and York
- The Bar Convent