Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Rowntree Park
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Cawood Sword
- A New University
- Our Lady's Row
- Statue of an Athlete
- Royal Station Hotel
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Boot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Coins
- Fishergate Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window