Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The First Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Medieval Prisons
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Judges Lodging
- Gold Finger Ring
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Norman Castle