Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Garrison
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Assembly Rooms
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- View from Station Rise
- York Castle Museum
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Airfield