Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Clifford's Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Olive Oil Container
- The New Theatre
- The Female Prison
- Second World War York
- York Bombed
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Lendal Bridge
- First World War York
- Barker Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse