Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Mystery Plays
- Walmgate Bar
- Bronze weights
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Judges Lodging
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Clifford's Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- Yorkshire Museum
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman Castle
- York Castle Museum
- The First Minster