Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Rowntree Park
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- John Carr - Architect
- Mary Ward
- York Union Gas Works
- Lendal Bridge
- The Mystery Plays
- Fishergate Bar
- The Red Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Central Library
- The Bar Convent