Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Union Gas Works
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Treasurer's House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Micklegate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Leeman
- Guy Fawkes
- The Bar Convent
- Rebuilt in Stone