Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The White Rose of York
- The Council of Arles
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Edward I and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- The Bar Convent
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Anglian Cross
- Bootham School
- William Etty, Artist