Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- The Debtors' Prison
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Treasurer's House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Military Belt Fitting
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A New Vision For York
- York Garrison
- The Shambles
- Guy Fawkes
- York Union Gas Works
- Statue of the God Mars