Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- The Norman Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Dick Turpin
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The End of the Abbey
- The York Helmet
- Yorkshire Museum
- St Crux's Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Norman House
- Second World War York