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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Coins
- The Medieval Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Water Lanes
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New University
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century