Discover the Hidden History of York
Investigate York’s cultural and social history and the pivotal events and people that helped define a nation.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for prospective students considering an undergraduate history degree at the University of York, or those with an interest in the local history of the city.
What topics will you cover?
Joan of Leeds – gender and religious belief
Immigrants in late medieval York
The mystery plays and guild identity in late medieval York
Early modern crime and punishment in York
Historical sources for the Pilgrimage of Grace, Margaret Clitherow and The Cause Papers
The Chocolate Industry in York: industrialisation, consumerism, and imperialism pertaining to the Chocolate industry.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explore the medieval, early modern, and modern history of York
Develop an understanding of the city of York as a microcosm of British History
Investigate different forms of identity in history
Explore and interrogate the historical sources for the history of York
