Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The York Hoard
- York and the Holocaust
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fishergate Bar
- A New Walk
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Inscription to Hecules
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Medieval Prisons