Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Guildhall
- Transport Moves On
- Military Belt Fitting
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Airfield
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Basilica
- York Bombed
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- Roman Gods and Goddesses