Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The York Observatory
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Mary Ward
- York Art Gallery
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Railway Station
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fairfax House
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Black Death