Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Bronze weights
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Our Lady's Row
- Water Lanes
- Mary Ward
- William Etty, Artist
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- New Earswick
- Lendal Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fairfax House
- A New Walk
- The York Helmet
- Vikings and Christianity
- Anglian Carving