Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- The Horn of Ulf
- The County Court House
- Treasurer's House
- York Union Gas Works
- Bronze weights
- The Abbot's House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The George Fox Incident
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Castle Museum
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector