Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Fishergate Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bronze weights
- William Etty, Artist
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fairfax House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Norman House
- Viking Boot
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Olive Oil Container
- A Pipkin
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street