Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Coins
- The Bar Convent
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barley Hall
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Silk Cap
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Council of Arles