Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Boot
- Second World War York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Edward I and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree Park
- The York Observatory
- Statue of Napoleon
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Jubbergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Garrison
- De Grey Rooms
- Fairfax House