Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- A New University
- Church of St Helen
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Arm Ring
- The County Court House
- Olive Oil Container
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Council of Arles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Norman Minster