Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- A Pipkin
- The York Helmet
- Scarborough Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Transport Moves On
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar
- The Council of Arles
- View from Station Rise
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Middleham Jewel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The First Railway Station
- The End of the Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses