Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fairfax House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Norman Window Frame
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Norman House
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Helen
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- William Etty, Artist
- York's Coat of Arms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Yorkshire Museum
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Boot