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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Shambles
- Anglian Carving
- John Carr - Architect
- York Bombed
- The County Court House
- First World War Memorial
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Judges Lodging
- Barker Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- The End of the Abbey
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Transport Moves On
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Railway Station