Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Railway Station
- King Richard III and York
- Stonegate
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Helmet
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The County Court House
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze weights
- The Mystery Plays
- The Multangular Tower
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- First World War York
- Eric Bloodaxe