Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of Napoleon
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Guildhall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham Bar
- York Bombed
- Stonegate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Industrial Upheaval
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Chimney Pot