Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The White Rose of York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Boot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Norman House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bootham School
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Retreat
- Judges Lodging
- York Railway Station
- York's first historian: Francis Drake