Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Guy Fawkes
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Mansion House
- Barker Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- A New Vision For York
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Industrial Upheaval
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Coins
- The Basilica
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Mystery Plays