Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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 Guildhall
- De Grey Rooms
- York St John in the 20th Century
- A New Vision For York
- Mary Ward
- The Cawood Sword
- Teaching the Poor
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Our Lady's Row
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Abbey
- First World War Memorial
- The Female Prison
- The Council of Arles
- Micklegate Bar
- Archbishop Scrope Executed