Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Is York Cursed?
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fairfax House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard II and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue