Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- A New Vision For York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Red Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham School
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Black Death
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Teaching the Poor
- York Bombed
- Middleham Jewel
- The Basilica
- The Mystery Plays
- Trams Pulled by Horses