Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze weights
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ouse Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Mary Ward
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Minster Library
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Clifford's Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe