Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Castle
- Jubbergate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The York Helmet
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Industrial Upheaval
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Middleham Jewel
- Ouse Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Castle