Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Dick Turpin
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The 1190 Massacre
- The George Fox Incident
- Barker Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- New Shopping Centres
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Barley Hall
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bootham School
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Cross