Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- George Leeman
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The 1190 Massacre
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- William Etty, Artist
- Ripon College for Women
- King Richard III and York
- The Bar Convent
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Norman Window Frame
- Clifford's Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Art Gallery
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre