Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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 the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Bootham School
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Judges Lodging
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Gold Finger Ring
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The New Theatre
- York's Coat of Arms
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Walmgate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Constantius Chlorus