Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Crest of York St John College
- The Red Tower
- George Leeman
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Treasurer's House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- Holy Trinity Church
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Mary Ward
- York Railway Station
- The County Court House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Amber Bead Workshop