Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Scarborough Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Fairfax House
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Transport Moves On
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Edward III and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Multangular Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Roman Fortress