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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Assembly Rooms
- Transport Moves On
- Ouse Bridge
- De Grey Rooms
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fire in the Minster
- Barker Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Gold Finger Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Hanging Bowl