Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward II and York
- The Red Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Roman Fortress
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)