Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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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.
- New Shopping Centres
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Our Lady's Row
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- First World War Memorial
- The Female Prison
- Crest of York St John College
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Bridge
- View from Station Rise
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Minster Library
- Medieval Prisons
- Feeding Roman York
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Minster