Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- The White Rose of York
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Feeding Roman York
- De Grey Rooms
- York's Coat of Arms
- Military Belt Fitting
- Teaching the Poor
- The Female Prison
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Norman House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Medieval Castle