Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Bridge
- The County Court House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The 1190 Massacre
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Monk Bar
- The Basilica
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Ripon College for Women
- The Female Prison
- The Norman House
- York's Airfield
- Barley Hall
- Rowntree Park
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York St John in the 20th Century