Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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 County Court House
- The York Helmet
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze weights
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Hoard
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Silver Strap Ends
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Bar Convent
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Sixties York