Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Union Gas Works
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Barley Hall
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Gold Finger Ring
- Cinema Comes to York
- York in the fifteenth Century