Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fishergate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Jubbergate
- Clifford's Tower
- The Black Death
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- John Carr - Architect
- The Retreat
- Lendal Bridge
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe