Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Helmet
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Garrison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Jubbergate
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Female Prison
- The Assembly Rooms