Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward II and York
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- The Railway Institute
- Church of St Olave
- Bootham Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- The New Theatre
- The Norman Minster
- Bronze weights
- Teaching the Poor
- Gold Arm Ring
- The End of the Abbey
- York Castle Museum
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Council of Arles
- Olive Oil Container