Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward II and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Abbot's House
- Minster Library
- The Black Death
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Helmet
- Walmgate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle