Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- John Carr - Architect
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Abbot's House
- A New University
- The York Helmet
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Bar Convent
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard II and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Guildhall