Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree Park
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- William Etty, Artist
- Yorkshire Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham School
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Cross
- The Multangular Tower
- Minster Library
- Treasurer's House
- Military Belt Fitting