Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Cross
- The Shambles
- Fishergate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Central Library
- Middleham Jewel
- The First Railway Station
- Victoria Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- Transport Moves On
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Bombed
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Council of Arles
- St Columba's United Reformed Church