Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Margaret Clitherow
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Clifford's Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St William's Shrine
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Dick Turpin
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'