Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- A Pipkin
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Abbot's House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- First World War York
- Crest of York St John College
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Olave
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St Martin Le Grand Church