Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- The Cawood Sword
- The Basilica
- Treasurer's House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Lendal Tower
- The County Court House
- York Garrison
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Transport Moves On
- The George Fox Incident
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Guildhall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- John Carr - Architect