Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- William Etty, Artist
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of an Athlete
- Medieval Prisons
- King Richard III and York
- Fairfax House
- Judges Lodging
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Helen
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The New Theatre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Norman Window Frame