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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Hospitium
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Norman Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Stonegate
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- New Earswick
- King Richard III and York