Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Garrison
- George Leeman
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Red Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- New Earswick
- Viking Boot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Battle of the Standard