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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Head Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- St William's Shrine
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- The Mystery Plays
- St Crux's Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Medieval Prisons
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Church of St Olave
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Coins