Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in Viking Times
- William Etty, Artist
- Barker Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of an Athlete
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The White Rose of York
- York Central Library
- Lendal Tower
- Victoria Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Boot
- Is York Cursed?
- Fire in the Minster
- The Medieval Abbey