Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Airfield
- The Black Death
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Anglian Cross
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mansion House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head