Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- York St John in the 20th Century
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- A New University
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Judges Lodging
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- Norman Window Frame
- Middleham Jewel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Shambles
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman House