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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Micklegate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- The Red Tower
- The Mansion House
- Jubbergate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Olive Oil Container