Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Constantius Chlorus
- Gold Arm Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Head Pot
- A Pipkin
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fire in the Minster
- The Norman Castle