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 City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman Abbey
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Cross
- York Garrison
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York's Coat of Arms
- The First Railway Station
- New Earswick
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Clifford's Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Railway Station
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Observatory
- The Red Tower
- The Hospitium