Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Cross
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Basilica
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Castle Museum
- The Cawood Sword
- The Shambles
- The York Observatory