Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- First World War Memorial
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Treasurer's House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Assembly Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The George Fox Incident
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Basilica
- The County Court House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Constantius Chlorus