Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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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 Red Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Edward II and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bronze weights
- The Norman Abbey