Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Second World War York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Ripon College for Women
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Lendal Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Prisons
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop