Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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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 Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Castle
- The Multangular Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze weights
- New Shopping Centres
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Observatory