Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The First Railway Station
- Feeding Roman York
- Bone Trial Piece
- A Pipkin
- York Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A New University
- Gold Arm Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Union Gas Works
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in Viking Times