Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Second World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- First World War Memorial
- The County Court House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Gold Finger Ring
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Stonegate
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- John Carr - Architect
- Vikings and Christianity
- Jewbury Cemetery