Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Medieval Prisons
- The New Theatre
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Minster Library
- Crest of York St John College
- Middleham Jewel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Carving
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard III and York
- Rowntree Park