Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Female Prison
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Olave
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Silver Strap Ends
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Red Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- A Pipkin
- York Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Edward III and York