Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Anglian Cross
- York Art Gallery
- Medieval Prisons
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Hospitium
- Monk Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Barley Hall
- Viking Male Grooming
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Union Gas Works