Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward II and York
- A New Walk
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- Mary Ward
- Ripon College for Women
- York Art Gallery
- Royal Station Hotel
- Medieval Prisons
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward I and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Olave