Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Medieval Prisons
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Hospitium
- York's Airfield
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Shopping Centres
- York Castle Museum
- The County Court House
- Crest of York St John College
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Debtors' Prison
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New Walk