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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Barker Tower
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Industrial Upheaval
- Walmgate Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Roman Fortress
- York Union Gas Works
- Bronze weights
- Micklegate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Garrison
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Vikings and Christianity