Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Minster Library
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Hoard
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Battle of the Standard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The New Theatre
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Norman House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Coat of Arms
- View from Station Rise
- Inside the Roman Fortress