Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Military Belt Fitting
- A Pipkin
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Ouse Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Male Grooming
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Scarborough Bridge
- Fishergate Bar