Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Multangular Tower
- A New Vision For York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Union Gas Works
- Clifford's Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Minster Library
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Industrial Upheaval