Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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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...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The George Fox Incident
- Second World War York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Guy Fawkes
- Water Lanes
- Medieval Prisons
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The York Helmet
- The Crossed Keys Symbol