Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Alcuin of York
- Transport Moves On
- Barley Hall
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Statue of Napoleon
- The End of the Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- Second World War York
- The Hospitium
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze weights
- First World War Memorial
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall