Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mansion House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- George Leeman
- William Etty, Artist
- The First Railway Station
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- The Female Prison
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules