Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- New Earswick
- The New Theatre
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Castle
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Abbey
- Ripon College for Women
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Art Gallery
- The Cawood Sword
- Rowntree Park
- The First Railway Station
- Fishergate Bar