Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Hospitium
- The York Observatory
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Crux's Church
- Is York Cursed?
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Coins
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop