Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Teaching the Poor
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bronze weights
- Feeding Roman York
- Church of St Helen
- A New Vision For York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Garrison