Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Cinema Comes to York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Silk Cap
- Ripon College for Women
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Barker Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Horn of Ulf
- Eric Bloodaxe