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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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- The Shambles
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The York Helmet
- Clifford's Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of the God Mars
- Victoria Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Battle of the Standard