Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The End of the Abbey
- Church of St Helen
- William Etty, Artist
- Ouse Bridge
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Union Gas Works
- Lendal Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Richard III and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bootham Bar
- The Red Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers