Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Crest of York St John College
- King Richard II and York
- The Council of Arles
- The Basilica
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Royal Station Hotel
- Medieval Prisons
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Military Belt Fitting
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Anglian Hanging Bowl