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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Black Death
- First World War Memorial
- Anglian Cross
- Military Belt Fitting
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel
- George Leeman
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Helen
- The York Hoard
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Railway King: George Hudson