Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Fire in the Minster
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Bombed
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Multangular Tower
- The Shambles
- The York Observatory
- Viking Coins
- King Edward II and York
- Judges Lodging
- Our Lady's Row
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Olave
- Artists, Writers and Scientists