Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Barker Tower
- Mary Ward
- The Assembly Rooms
- The County Court House
- Treasurer's House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of Napoleon
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Horn of Ulf
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- View from Station Rise
- The Abbot's House
- Lendal Bridge