Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Transport Moves On
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bootham School
- John Carr - Architect
- York's Airfield
- Alcuin of York
- Barker Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Prisons
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- A New Walk
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Medieval Minster
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A Pipkin