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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St William's Shrine
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Red Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The County Court House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Holy Trinity Church