Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Railway Institute
- Our Lady's Row
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Walmgate Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Royal Station Hotel
- George Leeman
- Alcuin of York
- The First Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- The County Court House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Silk Cap