Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Bootham School
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Female Prison
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Judges Lodging
- Barker Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Earswick
- The Basilica
- George Leeman
- Anglian Burial Vessel