Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The Retreat
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Railway Station
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Margaret Clitherow
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bootham School
- Jewbury Cemetery
- New Earswick
- Ripon College for Women
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Coins
- Aldwark Synagogue