Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Cross
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Sixties York
- The Shambles
- Military Belt Fitting
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Head Pot
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Observatory
- St Crux's Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle