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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- George Leeman
- A New Vision For York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Mansion House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York's Coat of Arms
- New Shopping Centres
- The Railway Institute
- Royal Station Hotel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Union Gas Works