Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Mansion House
- Treasurer's House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Crest of York St John College
- Is York Cursed?
- Gold Arm Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Silk Cap
- Transport Moves On
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays