Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The First Minster
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Guildhall
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Basilica
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Abbot's House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Industrial Upheaval
- Teaching the Poor
- York Art Gallery
- Stonegate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Dick Turpin