Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard III and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Boot
- The White Rose of York
- Mary Ward
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Guy Fawkes
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame