Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Water Lanes
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Minster
- Minster Library
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Basilica
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bootham School
- York Art Gallery
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'