Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Crest of York St John College
- The Hospitium
- Water Lanes