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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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War Memorial
- Dick Turpin
- Stonegate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New University
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Abbot's House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Victorian Prison Building