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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Feeding Roman York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Mystery Plays
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Edward II and York
- First World War Memorial
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Minster
- York Garrison
- Walmgate Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot