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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Olive Oil Container
- Church of St Olave
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Jubbergate
- York Railway Station
- The Female Prison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Lendal Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- The York Hoard
- Royal Station Hotel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Stonegate
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York's Coat of Arms