Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rowntree Park
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- New Earswick
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham Bar
- George Leeman
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Ouse Bridge
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bronze weights
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Railway Institute
- The Medieval Abbey