Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- The Black Death
- King Edward II and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Medieval Prisons
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- William Etty, Artist
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Fire in the Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Transport Moves On
- The Bar Convent
- Trams Pulled by Horses