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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Barley Hall
- The Shambles
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Battle of the Standard
- Water Lanes
- Viking Boot
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Garrison
- Victoria Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St William's Shrine