Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Assembly Rooms
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Bombed
- Transport Moves On
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Newgate Cross Shaft