Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Medieval Prisons
- Viking Boot
- The End of the Abbey
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Castle Museum
- Military Belt Fitting
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Female Prison
- The Abbot's House
- The Railway Institute
- The Cawood Sword
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall