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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Mystery Plays
- York and the Holocaust
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Edward II and York
- Transport Moves On
- The 1190 Massacre
- Gold Finger Ring
- A New Walk
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St William's Shrine