Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- King Edward III and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Black Death
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Richard III and York
- Barley Hall
- The Basilica
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Lendal Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- Crest of York St John College