Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Red Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Medieval Minster
- Rowntree Park
- Military Belt Fitting
- Crest of York St John College
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward III and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Battle of the Standard
- Anglian Cross
- York Bombed
- King Edward II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Transport Moves On
- Scarborough Bridge