Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bronze weights
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Feeding Roman York
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Multangular Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Dick Turpin
- York's Airfield
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions