Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The End of the Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's Coat of Arms
- The White Rose of York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Medieval Prisons
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fairfax House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Teaching the Poor