Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Carving
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Minster
- Statue of the God Mars
- Lendal Tower
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The First Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- Middleham Jewel
- The Battle of Marston Moor