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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Union Gas Works
- Teaching the Poor
- The Horn of Ulf
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Olave
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The George Fox Incident
- The Roman Fortress
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Guildhall
- The First Minster
- The White Rose of York