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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Transport Moves On
- The Cawood Sword
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Art Gallery
- Middleham Jewel
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Finger Ring
- Anglian Cross
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Alcuin of York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St William's Shrine
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head