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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard II and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward II and York
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Water Lanes
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Retreat
- Lendal Tower
- A New University
- Lendal Bridge
- Statue of an Athlete