Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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 Norman Minster
- The York Observatory
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Shambles
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Art Gallery
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Hospitium
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Water Lanes
- Rowntree Park
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York St John in the 20th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Barker Tower