Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The George Fox Incident
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Bar Convent
- The Assembly Rooms
- Guy Fawkes
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Silk Cap
- The County Court House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Bridge
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Industrial Upheaval
- Judges Lodging