Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A New University
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Railway Institute
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Castle Museum
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Finger Ring
- York's Coat of Arms