Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Roman Head Pot
- Guy Fawkes
- First World War Memorial
- Olive Oil Container
- The Guildhall
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Medieval Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Castle
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- William Etty, Artist
- The Roman Fortress