Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St William's Shrine
- The First Railway Station
- First World War York
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Anglian Cross
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Cawood Sword
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Bridge
- De Grey Rooms
- Bootham School
- Viking Boot