Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- First World War York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Crest of York St John College
- York Railway Station
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Coins
- Gold Arm Ring
- Teaching the Poor
- View from Station Rise
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Military Belt Fitting
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Ouse Bridge
- Barker Tower