Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Judges Lodging
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Medieval Prisons
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Carving
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Barley Hall
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Water Lanes
- Transport Moves On
- The Pilgrimage of Grace