Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Coins
- The Female Prison
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Rowntree Park
- The Retreat
- The First Minster
- A New Walk
- Transport Moves On
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Water Lanes
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Art Gallery
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Greyfriars
- The Abbot's House