Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Silk Cap
- Judges Lodging
- Scarborough Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- Our Lady's Row
- The York Helmet
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- New Shopping Centres
- A Pipkin
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fire in the Minster
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Minster Library