Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Fire in the Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The New Theatre
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Judges Lodging
- Micklegate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier