Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The 1190 Massacre
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bone Trial Piece
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Olave