Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New Vision For York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Roman Fortress
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bootham School
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Richard III and York
- Lendal Tower
- A New University
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries