Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Black Death
- Statue of Napoleon
- Walmgate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Abbot's House
- York Union Gas Works
- 62 Low Petergate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Boot
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Council of Arles