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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Teaching the Poor
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Medieval Castle
- A New University
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Richard II and York
- Judges Lodging
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bootham Bar
- The Retreat
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The New Theatre