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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of St Helen
- Barker Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Medieval Abbey
- St William's Shrine
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bootham Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Holy Trinity Church
- The End of the Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Crest of York St John College