Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The 1190 Massacre
- Walmgate Bar
- The Bar Convent
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Black Death
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Royal Station Hotel
- The First Minster
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rowntree Park
- Water Lanes
- The York Hoard
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Olave
- Cinema Comes to York
- View from Station Rise