Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Bronze weights
- King Edward I and York
- The White Rose of York
- The Medieval Castle
- The Norman Abbey
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Is York Cursed?
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Olive Oil Container