Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Black Death
- First World War Memorial
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Central Library
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Red Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Guildhall
- Silver Strap Ends