Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Transport Moves On
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Scarborough Bridge
- New Earswick
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Medieval Abbey
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- York Railway Station
- Medieval Prisons