Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Airfield
- Margaret Clitherow
- John Carr - Architect
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Barker Tower
- Monk Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Guy Fawkes