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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Garrison
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Silk Cap
- Barley Hall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The George Fox Incident
- Judges Lodging
- The Guildhall