Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Ripon College for Women
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York's Airfield
- New Earswick
- Viking Coins
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Fire in the Minster
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bootham Bar
- The County Court House