Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Red Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- The County Court House
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription to Hecules
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Basilica
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Ouse Bridge
- Rowntree Park
- Medieval Prisons
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Bar Convent
- Military Belt Fitting
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Olave