Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Olave
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Richard II and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The County Court House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A Pipkin
- The Multangular Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The George Fox Incident
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Shambles