Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Multangular Tower
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Prisons
- The Medieval Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Mithras and Arimanius
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Minster
- Sixties York
- Viking Coins
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Castle Museum
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers