Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Olive Oil Container
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Silk Cap
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bootham Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Bar Convent
- Water Lanes
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Is York Cursed?
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church