Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Silk Cap
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree Park
- New Earswick
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Basilica
- The Mansion House