Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bone Trial Piece
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- Walmgate Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bootham School
- The Mystery Plays
- The Red Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- De Grey Rooms