Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Union Gas Works
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Black Death
- 62 Low Petergate
- William Etty, Artist
- The Greyfriars
- De Grey Rooms
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Fairfax House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Holy Trinity Church
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Industrial Upheaval
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Skeldergate Bridge