Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Alcuin of York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bronze weights
- The Hospitium
- Royal Station Hotel
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Norman Window Frame
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Railway Station
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Roman Fortress
- The Abbot's House
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'