Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The End of the Abbey
- Barley Hall
- The Mystery Plays
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Judges Lodging
- Monk Bar