Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- King Edward II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fairfax House
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Abbot's House
- The Greyfriars
- Barker Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Medieval Chamber Pot