Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Black Death
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- York Garrison
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Norman Abbey
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- A Pipkin
- Crest of York St John College
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)