Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Multangular Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Second World War York
- A New University
- The Shambles
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Barker Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Black Death