Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- De Grey Rooms
- York Bombed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- King Edward I and York
- Transport Moves On
- Barley Hall
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bootham Bar
- Mary Ward
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft