Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The George Fox Incident
- Is York Cursed?
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Crest of York St John College
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York's Airfield
- Norman Window Frame
- Scarborough Bridge
- View from Station Rise