Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Abbot's House
- George Leeman
- Viking Silk Cap
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Railway Station
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bronze weights
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Daniel Defoe's York