Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Hospitium
- The Assembly Rooms
- The County Court House
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- William Etty, Artist
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Retreat
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- Barley Hall
- The Shambles
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A New Walk
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window