Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Water Lanes
- A New Vision For York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Barker Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Railway Institute
- Treasurer's House
- First World War Memorial
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Medieval Chamber Pot