Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Female Prison
- King Edward I and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Edward III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Minster
- York Bombed
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Micklegate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Alcuin of York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Medieval Prisons