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 Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- The York Observatory
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Treasurer's House
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Norman Window Frame
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Guildhall
- Is York Cursed?
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Micklegate Bar
- The Female Prison
- York's Coat of Arms
- William Etty, Artist
- A New Vision For York