Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Barley Hall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Art Gallery
- The Horn of Ulf
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Boot
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue