Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King Edward III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fishergate Bar
- The County Court House
- Silver Strap Ends
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Medieval Castle
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Teaching the Poor