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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Hoard
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Olave
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Church of St Helen
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Black Death
- York Bombed
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Water Lanes
- The Norman House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Guy Fawkes