Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Scarborough Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Church of St Helen
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Boot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Coins
- King Richard II and York
- St William's Shrine
- The Shambles
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Medieval Synagogue