Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Clifford's Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Castle Museum
- York Central Library
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Minster
- Barker Tower
- The Norman Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- A New Walk
- Church of St Helen
- The Horn of Ulf
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses