Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Stonegate
- Industrial Upheaval
- New Shopping Centres
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Female Prison
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The York Hoard
- Middleham Jewel
- Walmgate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Multangular Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol