Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The New Theatre
- Clifford's Tower
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Church of St Helen
- Medieval Prisons
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot
- Roman Head Pot
- Bone Trial Piece
- View from Station Rise
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ouse Bridge