Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Feeding Roman York
- St William's Shrine
- The Railway Institute
- Water Lanes
- First World War York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Guildhall
- Olive Oil Container
- York Castle Museum
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head