Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Art Gallery
- The Bar Convent
- Barley Hall
- Mary Ward
- Clifford's Tower
- King Richard III and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Retreat
- King Edward III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Cross
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Sword Pommel