Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Margaret Clitherow
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The White Rose of York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York's Airfield
- St William's Shrine
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Council of Arles