Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- A New University
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Roman Head Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Helen
- St Leonard's Hospital
- First World War York
- The First Railway Station
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers