Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The County Court House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- New Shopping Centres
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Industrial Upheaval
- Fire in the Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Second World War York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Minster Library
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Water Lanes
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Debtors' Prison