Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Feeding Roman York
- The Cawood Sword
- The Norman House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Is York Cursed?
- Olive Oil Container
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Guildhall
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Greyfriars
- Fishergate Bar
- The York Observatory
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers