Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Boot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The York Helmet
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A Pipkin
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- De Grey Rooms
- Scarborough Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New Vision For York
- The Shambles
- View from Station Rise