Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Basilica
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Edward I and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Railway Station
- Mary Ward
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- First World War York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bootham Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'