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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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Crest of York St John College
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bronze weights
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Medieval Abbey
- New Shopping Centres
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Roman Fortress
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Abbot's House