Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Roman Fortress
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Stonegate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Garrison
- Norman Window Frame
- The First Railway Station
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Boot
- The Debtors' Prison
- The York Hoard
- The Retreat
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward II and York