Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- A New University
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Prisons
- Victoria Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of Napoleon
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Crux's Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Stonegate
- Viking Boot
- Walmgate Bar