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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Roman Fortress
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Coins
- The First Railway Station
- A Pipkin
- York's Airfield
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Hoard
- Barker Tower
- The Abbot's House