Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- York and the Holocaust
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Clifford's Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The York Helmet
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century