Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Art Gallery
- Medieval Prisons
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Walk
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Statue of an Athlete
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Castle Museum
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward I and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel