Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Ouse Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- Is York Cursed?
- Lendal Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- The Greyfriars
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Minster
- George Leeman
- Middleham Jewel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bootham School