Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Bombed
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward II and York
- York Union Gas Works
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Railway Station
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St William's Shrine
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Female Prison
- Water Lanes
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart