Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Helmet
- The Red Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- St Crux's Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Barker Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A Pipkin
- Middleham Jewel
- The Battle of the Standard