Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- 62 Low Petergate
- The York Observatory
- The Debtors' Prison
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Norman Castle
- York Castle Museum
- Fairfax House
- Rowntree Park
- George Leeman
- New Earswick
- Olive Oil Container
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mary Ward
- Fishergate Bar