Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Alcuin of York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Micklegate Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Railway Institute
- Stonegate
- Lendal Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Minster
- The Cawood Sword
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Dick Turpin
- Cinema Comes to York