Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Bar Convent
- York Bombed
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New University
- Walmgate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- New Earswick
- Margaret Clitherow
- St William's Shrine
- York Art Gallery
- York's first historian: Francis Drake