Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Micklegate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Cawood Sword
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Alcuin of York
- York Art Gallery
- Mary Ward
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 20th Century