Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Shambles
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Boot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Fishergate Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The White Rose of York
- Ouse Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- Bronze weights
- Yorkshire Museum
- Our Lady's Row
- Alcuin of York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of Marston Moor