Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Abbey
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Minster Library
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Red Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Olive Oil Container
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street