Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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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.
- The York Hoard
- Statue of an Athlete
- A New Walk
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- First World War York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Olive Oil Container
- The County Court House
- De Grey Rooms
- The Battle of Marston Moor