Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Walmgate Bar
- Fairfax House
- A Pipkin
- The Norman Castle
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Mystery Plays
- Military Belt Fitting
- William Etty, Artist
- The End of the Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of St Helen
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Basilica