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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Dick Turpin
- The Norman Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fishergate Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Medieval Prisons
- The 1190 Massacre
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Cross