Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Bar Convent
- Micklegate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- Sixties York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Guildhall
- Jubbergate
- Roman Head Pot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Statue of the God Mars
- Barker Tower