Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Lendal Bridge
- Stonegate
- The Bar Convent
- The Red Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Castle Museum
- Crest of York St John College
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- A New University
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Water Lanes
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning