Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Cawood Sword
- First World War Memorial
- Crest of York St John College
- Fairfax House
- Guy Fawkes
- Victoria Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Abbot's House
- Barley Hall
- York Central Library