Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- The Cawood Sword
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Walmgate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Teaching the Poor
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York St John in the 20th Century
- George Leeman
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Yorkshire Museum
- St William's Shrine
- The Shambles