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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Silver Strap Ends
- The 1190 Massacre
- William Etty, Artist
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- View from Station Rise
- Sixties York
- Transport Moves On
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Archbishop Scrope Executed