Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Monk Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Male Grooming
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Margaret Clitherow
- Middleham Jewel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Richard II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Chimney Pot