Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A Pipkin
- York Garrison
- A New Walk
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Helmet
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Boot
- First World War York
- The First Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bone Trial Piece