Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Minster
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Minster Library
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- William Etty, Artist
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Medieval Castle
- Barley Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Guildhall
- Medieval Chamber Pot