Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Vikings and Christianity
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Guildhall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Greyfriars
- De Grey Rooms
- Judges Lodging
- New Earswick
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bootham School
- Teaching the Poor