Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of the God Mars
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Female Prison
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fire in the Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Minster
- York Garrison
- The Medieval Minster
- The Cawood Sword
- The Medieval Castle
- Medieval Prisons
- York's first historian: Francis Drake