Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Red Tower
- Viking Boot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- William Etty, Artist
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cinema Comes to York
- Rowntree Park
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway Institute
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St William's Shrine