Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Olave
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New Walk
- William Etty, Artist
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Greyfriars
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barley Hall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Medieval Abbey