Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Crest of York St John College
- St Crux's Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Railway Station
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The White Rose of York
- The First Minster
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Basilica
- York and the Holocaust
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Greyfriars
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Cawood Sword
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey