Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Judges Lodging
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fishergate Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Coins
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Bombed
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze weights
- York Railway Station
- The Debtors' Prison
- King Edward III and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Red Tower
- Ouse Bridge