Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Medieval Prisons
- The Basilica
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Stonegate
- The Railway Institute
- Second World War York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Micklegate Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Helmet
- York Castle Museum