Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Retreat
- Anglian Cross
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Basilica
- The York Hoard
- The Railway Institute
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York's Airfield
- The Norman Abbey
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses