Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- The First Railway Station
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Medieval Abbey
- The White Rose of York
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Edward I and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Female Prison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Sixties York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom