Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Inscription to Hecules
- Victoria Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Guildhall
- The Norman House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fairfax House
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Castle
- The Shambles
- Walmgate Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Vikings and Christianity
- King Edward III and York