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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Red Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- John Carr - Architect
- The Retreat
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New Walk
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Richard III and York
- York Castle Museum
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Feeding Roman York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Transport Moves On
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers