Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York's Airfield
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Guildhall
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York
- The Hospitium
- Bootham School
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Boot
- Barley Hall
- Anglian Carving
- All Saints Church, North Street