Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St William's Shrine
- A New Walk
- Walmgate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- New Earswick
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Airfield
- Bootham School
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- First World War York