Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Cross
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War Memorial
- Barker Tower
- The County Court House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Olave
- Is York Cursed?
- King Richard II and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Bombed
- The Council of Arles
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Guildhall
- St William's Shrine