Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- King Edward I and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Olave
- York's Airfield
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Stonegate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The End of the Abbey
- Mary Ward
- Victoria Bar