Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Middleham Jewel
- The Basilica
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Medieval Prisons
- The Assembly Rooms
- Dick Turpin
- The Red Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Lendal Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Silver Strap Ends
- Scarborough Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church