Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- A Pipkin
- George Leeman
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Castle
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Coins
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard II and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bootham Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- York Central Library
- Scarborough Bridge
- View from Station Rise