Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Teaching the Poor
- York Garrison
- Military Belt Fitting
- First World War York
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Bombed
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Norman Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Barker Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- William Etty, Artist
- St Columba's United Reformed Church