Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Barley Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Sixties York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Female Prison
- First World War York
- Treasurer's House
- The Mystery Plays
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Multangular Tower
- The Debtors' Prison
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Retreat