Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Guildhall
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The First Railway Station
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward II and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mary Ward
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Union Gas Works