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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Sword Pommel
- John Carr - Architect
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Mystery Plays
- Barley Hall
- The Black Death
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman Castle
- The Multangular Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mary Ward
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Guildhall
- King Edward I and York