Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Second World War York
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fairfax House
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Shambles
- The White Rose of York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fire in the Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham