Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Transport Moves On
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward III and York
- King Richard II and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard III and York
- Second World War York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Cawood Sword
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Hospitium
- The First Minster