Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Castle Museum
- Crest of York St John College
- King Richard III and York
- Transport Moves On
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rowntree Park
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Boot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Barley Hall
- York Art Gallery
- The End of the Abbey