Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Holy Trinity Church
- Jubbergate
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Barley Hall
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Art Gallery
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Crest of York St John College
- Bootham Bar
- King Edward II and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward I and York
- The Guildhall