Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Minster Library
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Female Prison
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The White Rose of York
- William Etty, Artist
- King Edward I and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Yorkshire Museum
- Norman Window Frame
- York St John in the 20th Century