Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Vikings and Christianity
- Micklegate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Horn of Ulf
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fairfax House
- Inscription to Hecules
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Dick Turpin
- The White Rose of York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church