Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- The York Hoard
- York Castle Museum
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Water Lanes
- Margaret Clitherow
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Central Library
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Silver Strap Ends
- Clifford's Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham School
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Norman Window Frame