Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- New Earswick
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman House
- Ouse Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Male Grooming
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King Edward III and York
- Is York Cursed?