Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Medieval Abbey
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Abbey
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Basilica
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward II and York
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Head Pot