Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Bombed
- Statue of an Athlete
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bootham Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Castle
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Red Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Crest of York St John College
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- St Crux's Church
- The End of the Abbey