Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- The York Hoard
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward III and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Greyfriars
- Margaret Clitherow
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Council of Arles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Silver Strap Ends
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The New Theatre