Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Multangular Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Hoard
- King Edward I and York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- King Richard III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- Transport Moves On