Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Vikings and Christianity
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- A New Walk
- The 1190 Massacre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Anglian Cross
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Railway Institute
- Bronze weights
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barley Hall
- Mithras and Arimanius