Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Military Belt Fitting
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Ripon College for Women
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Central Library
- John Carr - Architect
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Crux's Church
- The Railway Institute