Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Alcuin of York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Military Belt Fitting
- Ripon College for Women
- View from Station Rise
- Monk Bar
- Bootham Bar