Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Tower
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Abbot's House
- Anglian Cross
- The Retreat
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Clifford's Tower
- The Council of Arles
- The First Railway Station
- Gold Arm Ring
- First World War Memorial
- The York Observatory
- Dick Turpin