Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Walmgate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Fairfax House
- Fire in the Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Castle Museum
- Jubbergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Railway Station
- The Debtors' Prison
- Statue of an Athlete
- Barker Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- New Earswick