Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Abbot's House
- New Earswick
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Walmgate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The End of the Abbey
- York Central Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Crux's Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Treasurer's House