Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Gold Arm Ring
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Red Tower
- The Abbot's House
- The George Fox Incident
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Holy Trinity Church
- Transport Moves On
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Castle
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Bar Convent
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Gold Finger Ring
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St William's Shrine