Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The York Observatory
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Helmet
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bone Trial Piece
- Lendal Bridge
- The Female Prison
- York Art Gallery
- The First Minster
- George Leeman
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Red Tower