Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Female Prison
- Victoria Bar
- Second World War York
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward III and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bootham Bar