Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Olive Oil Container
- Micklegate Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Sixties York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Debtors' Prison
- Jubbergate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Art Gallery
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- First World War York
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of the Standard