Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Roman Head Pot
- York Railway Station
- Guy Fawkes
- The York Helmet
- Anglian Carving
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Castle Museum
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Boot
- King Edward II and York
- York Art Gallery
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Airfield