Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Silver Strap Ends
- The New Theatre
- Viking Coins
- Norman Window Frame
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Retreat
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Helen
- York Garrison
- Statue of an Athlete
- Olive Oil Container
- Rowntree Park