Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze weights
- Lendal Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Norman Window Frame
- Margaret Clitherow
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Olive Oil Container
- Feeding Roman York
- New Earswick
- Fairfax House
- The Greyfriars