Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Bar Convent
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Retreat
- John Carr - Architect
- The Female Prison
- De Grey Rooms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- William Etty, Artist
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Alcuin of York
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity