Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St William's Shrine
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Union Gas Works
- Lendal Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Castle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- The Mystery Plays