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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Military Belt Fitting
- Clifford's Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rowntree Park
- The York Observatory
- Scarborough Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Micklegate Bar
- The First Minster
- Second World War York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Black Death
- Monk Bar
- Inscription to Hecules