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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The George Fox Incident
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Roman Head Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- York and the Holocaust
- Fairfax House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Judges Lodging