Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Red Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Vikings and Christianity
- Amber Bead Workshop