Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Richard II and York
- Judges Lodging
- Olive Oil Container
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Water Lanes
- The York Helmet
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Olave
- Fairfax House
- The York Hoard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Red Tower
- Anglian Carving
- Fire in the Minster