Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- First World War Memorial
- Lendal Bridge
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Cross
- York in the fifteenth Century
- John Carr - Architect
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Teaching the Poor
- William Etty, Artist
- The York Helmet
- York Union Gas Works
- Industrial Upheaval
- Yorkshire Museum