Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fairfax House
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Guildhall
- The Mystery Plays
- The Basilica
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Male Grooming
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Barker Tower