Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- New Shopping Centres
- St William's Shrine
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Cawood Sword
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- King Richard III and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The York Helmet
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- William Etty, Artist
- The County Court House
- York Castle Museum
- The Shambles
- Plum Cakes for Christmas