Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Council of Arles
- The Greyfriars
- The Abbot's House
- Water Lanes
- The County Court House
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Second World War York
- Sixties York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Art Gallery
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Hair of a Roman Girl