Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- First World War York
- Barley Hall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Water Lanes
- A New University
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The York Helmet
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Female Prison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- Glazed Medieval Jug