Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of the Standard
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bootham Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Scarborough Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Medieval Castle
- The Medieval Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The York Helmet
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Retreat