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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Industrial Upheaval
- View from Station Rise
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Battle of the Standard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Airfield
- The 1190 Massacre
- Our Lady's Row
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- William Etty, Artist
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl