Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Royal Station Hotel
- William Etty, Artist
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Mystery Plays
- Roman Head Pot
- The End of the Abbey
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Clifford's Tower
- York Bombed
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ripon College for Women
- Scarborough Bridge