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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Norman House
- Lendal Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Guy Fawkes
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Richard III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Alcuin of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The York Hoard
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Cawood Sword
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barley Hall