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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Black Death
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Alcuin of York
- The Mansion House
- The County Court House
- William Etty, Artist
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The York Hoard
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman House