Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bootham School
- The Assembly Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Barley Hall
- The Greyfriars
- Alcuin of York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Male Grooming