Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Mary Ward
- Fishergate Bar
- A New University
- The Roman Fortress
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Jubbergate
- The First Minster
- New Shopping Centres
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Red Tower
- King Edward III and York
- York's Coat of Arms