Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Gold Arm Ring
- The First Railway Station
- The Female Prison
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Castle Museum
- Viking Coins
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- A New University
- York Art Gallery
- Aldwark Synagogue