Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Barley Hall
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Cross
- York Central Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Olave
- Lendal Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Guy Fawkes
- Lendal Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector