Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Cawood Sword
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Edward I and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Fairfax House
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A New Vision For York
- The Railway Institute
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Statue of an Athlete
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bootham Bar
- Ripon College for Women