Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Dick Turpin
- York Union Gas Works
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward II and York
- The Black Death
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Minster Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Roman Fortress
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Medieval Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Olave