Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Richard II and York
- A New University
- St Crux's Church
- Water Lanes
- The Norman Minster
- The Railway Institute
- The York Hoard
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- Vikings and Christianity
- Gold Finger Ring
- The County Court House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham School
- A Pipkin