Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fairfax House
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Feeding Roman York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Jubbergate
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Medieval Abbey
- Rowntree Park