Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ripon College for Women
- Minster Library
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Holy Trinity Church
- Is York Cursed?
- Norman Window Frame
- Our Lady's Row
- King Edward I and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Walmgate Bar
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Horn of Ulf
- Treasurer's House