Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Transport Moves On
- The Mansion House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Lendal Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Richard II and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Jubbergate